Hot Property: Modern Spanish style on Divisadero

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Updated 6:50 pm, Friday, February 22, 2013

This Spanish Mediterranean home in Ashbury Heights is available for $2.75 million.

This Spanish Mediterranean home in Ashbury Heights is available for $2.75 million.

Photo: Adam Willis Photography

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Hardwood floors line the main floor of the tri-level home.

Hardwood floors line the main floor of the tri-level home.

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The upper level of the garden can be accessed from one of the home's two master suites.

The upper level of the garden can be accessed from one of the home's two master suites.

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A detached wooden shed houses the control system to the yard's sprinkler system.

A detached wooden shed houses the control system to the yard's sprinkler system.

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A more intimate nook is adjacent to the home's living room.

A more intimate nook is adjacent to the home's living room.

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The dining room, foyer and living room all flow from the entryway to the back yard.

The dining room, foyer and living room all flow from the entryway to the back yard.

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A breakfast nook features bench seating and is adjacent to the kitchen.

A breakfast nook features bench seating and is adjacent to the kitchen.

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The master suite on the top level has a sitting area and private terrace.

The master suite on the top level has a sitting area and private terrace.

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Exposed timber, stucco exterior and an iron stair rail are among the Spanish and Mediterranean finishes in the tri-level home.

Exposed timber, stucco exterior and an iron stair rail are among the Spanish and Mediterranean finishes in the tri-level home.

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Intricate marble and tilework can be found in each of the home's four bathrooms.

Intricate marble and tilework can be found in each of the home's four bathrooms.

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Lofty ceilings, wide doorways and natural lighting give the home a open flow.

Lofty ceilings, wide doorways and natural lighting give the home a open flow.

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Carrara marble and Gaggenau appliances are featured in the remodeled kitchen.

Carrara marble and Gaggenau appliances are featured in the remodeled kitchen.

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The home received an updated foundation, as well as new plumbing and electrical systems, during a recent remodel.

The home received an updated foundation, as well as new plumbing and electrical systems, during a recent remodel.

Photo: Adam Willis Photography

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A skylight and walk-in closets are featured in this master suite.

A skylight and walk-in closets are featured in this master suite.

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The home four-bedroom, four-bathroom home will have an open house Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.

The home four-bedroom, four-bathroom home will have an open house Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m.

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French doors in the formal dining room lead out to the landscaped two-level back yard and garden.

French doors in the formal dining room lead out to the landscaped two-level back yard and garden.

Photo: Adam Willis Photography

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The brick pathway in the back yard provides a space for entertaining, while the plants and citrus trees grow on the elevated planting beds.

The brick pathway in the back yard provides a space for entertaining, while the plants and citrus trees grow on the elevated planting beds.

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The remodeled home has a list price of $2.75 million.

The remodeled home has a list price of $2.75 million.

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Recessed lighting provides a contemporary look to the home built in the 1930s.

Recessed lighting provides a contemporary look to the home built in the 1930s.

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A deck overlooking Divisadero Street is located just off the family room on the main level.

A deck overlooking Divisadero Street is located just off the family room on the main level.

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Hot Property: Modern Spanish style on Divisadero

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Less than a mile from both Buena Vista Park and the historic intersection of Haight and Ashbury streets is a four-bedroom Spanish Mediterranean home that's undergone an elegant transformation.

While the kitchen and bathrooms now boast marble and high-end finishes, the recent remodel was more than skin-deep, said Bill Kitchen of Zephyr Real Estate.

"The house has new plumbing and electrical systems, and the foundation received seismic upgrades," he said of 49 Divisadero St.

The seller, Robert Lieberman, and his partner Brian Schneider, said the family looked to embrace the home's traditional roots while adding modern finishes during the renovation.

"We strived to bring back the Spanish aspect the home had lost and add a contemporary twist: Modern Spanish," Lieberman said. "This is evidenced by our selection of finishes plus attention to the smallest of details like the custom-designed kitchen pulls."

The stucco exterior, exposed timber beams in the foyer and intricate iron work on the staircase are among the Mediterranean influences found throughout the home, built in 1939.

Glass and ceramic tiles crafted by Ann Sacks decorate the four bathrooms inside the home. A skylight, dual marble vanities and tile shower with sitting area completes one master bathroom, while another bathroom has glass and ceramic tile in a plaid pattern ornamenting the floor.

Another distinctive feature of the home is its two master suites, said Kitchen.

One is located on the second level and has walkout access to the garden. The other is located on the top floor and has a terrace of its own.

Additionally, Kitchen said, the city has approved the construction of an additional space off the upper level if the next owner cares to act on it.

"The permit is good for a year," he said.

The home opens on the second level, where the formal dining room, living room and renovated kitchen are located.

In addition to Gaggenau appliances, the kitchen also features a breakfast area. A cushioned bench with its back to a bank of windows provides a relaxed setting for casual dining.

Carrara marble and an induction cooktop were also installed during the renovation. A wood-paneled side-by-side refrigerator and matching cabinets also fashion a streamlined appearance to the cooking area.

Outside, an iron gate on Divisadero opens to a series of brick steps leading to the main entrance. For those who want to observe the passing cars and faces, a wooden bench placed behind the gate offers a place to rest momentarily and be alone with one's thoughts.

Serenity can also be found behind the home, where citrus trees grow beyond a brick pad in the two-level garden, which was remodeled along with the rest of the home.

Finding a way to hide the gadgets and wires that make the garden function can be a challenge, but a detached wooden shed resembling a rustic cottage houses the sprinkler controls with pastoral charm.

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